US President Donald Trump is set to face a contentious issue at this week's NATO summit in Turkey, where he will be met with opposition from both Republican lawmakers and Israeli officials over the contentious issue of Turkey's readmission to the F-35 fighter jet program. The main point of contention is Turkey's continued possession of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, which has raised concerns about the country's loyalty to NATO and its compatibility with the advanced fighter jet. The F-35 program has already been put on hold for Turkey due to these concerns, and it remains to be seen whether the president's diplomatic efforts will be enough to sway the opposition. Meanwhile, Trump has hinted at a lighthearted approach to the summit, suggesting that he will bring a "gift bag" for the Turkish president, Erdogan.
As President Trump heads to Turkey for this week’s NATO summit, he is facing growing pushback from Republicans — and Israel — who oppose admitting the ally back into the F-35 fighter jet program, as long as Ankara holds Russian air defense systems. The president has said he is planning to bring a gift bag...
